The Pledge of Allegience

A pledge is only meaningful when it is voluntary. If the pledge is required, it isn't really a pledge, it is brainwashing and coercion. Sorry. And I have nothing personally against "The Pledge of Allegiance" but this realization is absolutely true, regarding the authentic nature of "The Pledge."

If a pledge isn't voluntary, it is coercion.  And in that case, the person repeating it isn't free and independent and in control of their own life.  They are controlled.


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William Schaeffer